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Hayne Impresses on Debut

Former Parramatta Eels NRL star and two-time Dally M medalist, Jarryd Hayne, has shown his wares in his first ever American Football match for the San Francisco 49ers against the Houston Texans.

With top string running backs Reggie Bush and Carlos Hyde rested for the match Hayne was given top billing in the backfield.

His first involvement in the game was a 2-yard run off his own line to give the 9ers some breathing space. His next touch was vintage Hayne.

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Taking the ball from the quarter back, Hayne spotted the gap in the defensive line and burst up-field. He beat free safety Raheem Moore with a left foot step before stumbling and being pushed out of bounds a mere 13 yards from the goal line.

Hayne's 53 yard run set the Twittersphere alight and was the biggest run of the night for either side.